Episode
The Secret Life of the American Teenager: To Begin With...
Overview
Ricky and Amy decide to run off together to escape all the drama at home with Anne's recent announcement that she's gay and Ashley's return home. But, will they decide to say 'I Do'? Meanwhile, Ben struggles with the knowledge that he may have contributed to burning down Dylan's school. And, now that Adrian is done with summer school and graduated, she's looking forward to college and Grace makes some difficult decisions about her relationships.
Details
- Series
- The Secret Life of the American Teenager
- Season
- Season 5
- Episode
- Episode 1
- Air date
- 2012-06-11
- Runtime
- 60 min
Episode context
To Begin With... is Episode 1 in Season 5 of The Secret Life of the American Teenager. It aired on 2012-06-11. The runtime is 60 min.
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Episode 3: I Do and I Don't...
Amy begins her senior year of high school and gives guidance to a new student, who's six months pregnant. Meanwhile, Ricky gets an opportunity to work for Leo full-time; Ben shares his feelings with Amy; Ricky and Amy watch a video of their wedding.
Episode 4: Lies and Byes
Amy and Ricky's family and friends want to host a wedding reception for them, but Amy and Ricky are hesitant to accept their offer. Meanwhile, Ashley's parents find out she ran off to culinary school overseas; and Ruben advises Ben to get a lawyer.
Episode 5: Past History
Ricky begins college, where he reunites with an old pal from foster care. Elsewhere, Ben's legal troubles are behind him, but he still must face Leo's wrath; Ethan takes an interest in Kathy; and George makes a promise to Kathleen.
Episode 6: Holy Rollers
Grace persuades her friends to attend church, but her plan doesn't come together as she expected.
Episode 7: Girlfriends
Amy is displeased to see Kathy hanging out with a bad crowd.
Episode 8: Setting Things Straight
Amy envies Ricky's life as a college student.
Episode 9: Property Not For Sale
Ben and Amy have a candid discussion about their relationship.
Episode 10: Regrets
Adrian and Omar think about moving in together; Anne starts to plan Amy's wedding.
Episode 11: Half Over
Jack remains in the hospital; Ricky discusses the wedding with George.
Episode 12: Hedy's Happy Holiday House
t's Christmas Eve and Ricky and Amy are celebrating their first holiday together as a family. Ricky talks about an old tradition he had as a kid of sneaking into a toy shop with his fellow foster care friends every Christmas Eve. Ricky, Amy & John decide to continue the tradition and sneak their way into Hedy's and are amazed by the holiday fun inside. Ethan, dressed as Santa to surprise John, brings a very pregnant Kathy with him to join in on the fun. Meanwhile, Grace stays by Jack's side at the hospital hoping for a miracle while he's still in a coma since the beating. But, everyone is in for a holiday surprise when Kathy suddenly goes into labor.